Matic too has been a crucial performer for United since his summer switch from rivals Chelsea, and it’s games like this Mourinho will have wanted him for.

Arsenal beat United at the Emirates last season, and are currently on their longest winning run at the ground they moved to from Highbury back in 2006.

Despite this disappointing piece of Manchester United injury news, the Reds generally have a strong recent record against Arsenal, and Mourinho has also fared well against them in two spells with previous club Chelsea.